Chapter 254

**Caterina Marchesi and Nora Gray** sat in the Marchesi mansion's living room. Silence hung in the air as they both awaited the arrival of the wine Caterina had requested from the housekeeper, Rose. Tension was palpable, and both knew there was much to be discussed.

Finally, Rose appeared with the wine bottle and two glasses. She poured the wine and discreetly withdrew. As they savored the wine, C